320/12–2051: Telegram

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The Acting Chairman of the United States Delegation to the General Assembly ( Roosevelt ) to the Secretary of State

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Delga 770. Re: USGADel decisions mtg 21 Dec.

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2. Re Indians in South Africa item, joint draft res discussed. US will vote in favor whole res if comes to vote before recess. On para-by-para vote, US will abstain on third preambular para and operative paras numbered 2 and 3. If vote postponed until after recess, will communicate with Dept re possibility stimulating introduction of res which will promote and assist negotiations between parties.

[Roosevelt]